About
BRITTA JASCHINSKI,
Photographer, Exhibition Curator, Campaign Creator
SHORT BIOGRAPHY
Britta Jaschinski is an award-winning photographer, known for her compelling investigations into the relationship between humans and nature. Her distinctive photographic style sheds light on environmental concerns, often serving as powerful evidence to urge governments, lawmakers, businesses, and the public to take meaningful action towards a more sustainable future.
Working with authorities and environmental organisations, Jaschinski’s work is featured in international publications like National Geographic, Time Magazine, Geo, Stern, Spiegel and many more. Outside of her assignments, she is a sought-after speaker at major photography and conservation events, where she addresses large, global audiences.
Jaschinski’s revealing images and multimedia presentations are deeply impactful — raising awareness while inspiring change. A passionate advocate for the natural world, she initiates and leads global awareness campaigns.
Born and raised in Germany, she is currently based in London, United Kingdom.
Watch Britta behind the scenes of a photo shoot. Click here
Watch Britta's 'YIXI - Get inspired - Talk' (China's TED Talk version) in China
She speaks about the consequences of the illegal wildlife trade. The original video from 2019 was watched by over 600,000 people within a few days.
Also on YouTube now!
EVENTS:
Group Exhibition Environmental Photographer of the Year
Monte Carlo, Monaco, May 2026
Speaker at Summit Photo London, Royal Geographical Society
London, UK, September 2025
Guest and Display at CITES 50th Anniversary
Government Agency, London, UK, July 2025
Exhibition and Speaker at the UK Parliament
London, June 2025
Large Scale Exhibition and Presentation
Mall Galleries, London, Uk, April 2025
Host of Changemaker Panel
International Nature Photography Festival, Germany October 2025
Pennel at Wildscreen Festival
Bristol, UK, October 2024
Invitation to 10 Downing Street, Political Landmark
London, Uk, October 2024
Exhibition Gallery X Sharjah
United Arab Emirates, October 2024
Exhibition & Presentation at the Polish Parliament
Poland, July 2024
Presentation at AFNI's Sensory Donna
Italy, July 2024
Speaker at Magical Hungary Awards
Hungary, April 2024
Exhibition & Presentation at the Italian Parliament
Rome, March 2024
Exhibition & Presentation at XPOSURE
Sharjah UAE, March 2024
Book Launch, Seeing It All, California Academy of Science
USA, January 2024
Exhibition & Presentation at Montier Photo Festival
France, November 2023
Siena International Awards Festival
Italy, September 2023
Speaker at Fusion Music Festival
Germany, July 2023
Speaker at Potsdam Photo Festival
Germany, January 2023
Speaker at GDT European Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Germany, October 2022
Speaker & Exhibition at Kant Festival
Denmark, October 2022
Speaker & Exhibition at Basel Vegan
Switzerland, September 2022
Speaker & Exhibition at Wildlife Crime Event
Hungarian Nature Photo Association & WWF, September 2022
Speaker Live Online Natural History Museum
London, April 2022
Speaker Live Online f3 Galerie Berlin
Germany, August 2021
Speaker & Exhibition at BioPhoto Festival
Italy, October 2020
Exhibition at Landskrona Photo Festival
Sweden, October 2020
Interviewed by Matt Maran Podcast,
London, July 2020
Speaker on International Biodiversity Day
British Embassy Beijing, May 2020
Vanity Fair International Women’s Day
London, March 2020
Speaker at the World Press Photo Exhibition
Germany, February 2020
Speaker at YIXI Talk China - Get Inspired
November 2019
SELECTED AWARDS:
Environmental Photographer of the Year 2026, Monaco
Grand Prize Winner
GDT European Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025, Germany
Winner, Humans and Nature
Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2024, UK
Winner, Photojournalism
Siena International Photo Awards 2024, Italy
Remarkable Art Work, Photojournalism
Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2023, UK
People's Choice Award Shortlist
Independent Publisher Book Award 2023
Outstanding Book of the Year "Most Likely to Save the Planet"
Siena Photo Awards, Italy
Finalist, 2023
Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2022, UK
Highly Commended, Photojournalist
MontPhoto 2021, Spain
Highly Commended, Environmental Report
Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2020/21, UK
People's Choice Award Shortlist
GDT European Wildlife Photographer Of The Year 2020, Germany
Highly Commended, Man & Nature
AP Power of Photography Award 2020, UK
Co-Founder Award for Photographers Against Wildlife Crime™
Nature Photographer Of The Year 2019, Holland
2nd Price, Man & Nature
GDT European Wildlife Photographer Of The Year 2019, UK
Highly Commended, Man & Nature
MontPhoto 2019, Spain
Winner & Highly Commended, Environmental Report
FIFPAN 2019, France
Award Of Honour
The Vanity Fair Changing Your Mind Awards 2019, UK
Winner
Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2018, UK
Highly Commended, Photojournalist
Royal Photographic Society Award 2018, UK
A Hundred Heroines
GDT European Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2017, Germany
Overall Winner
Big Picture Competition 2017, USA
Grand Prize Winner
Magnum Photography Award 2017, UK
Winner
MontPhoto 2017, Spain
Highly Commended, Environmental Report
Nature Photographer of the Year 2017, Holland
Category Winner & Finalist, Man & Nature
Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2016, UK
Finalist, Photojournalist
Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2015, UK
Winner, Photojournalism
European Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2013, Germany
Winner, Man & Nature
European Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2013, Germany
Highly Commended, Man & Nature
European Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2010, Germany
Overall Winner
BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2010, UK
Finalist, Black & White
BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2009, UK
Finalist, Black & White